Really interesting. I definitely slip pot the imported elms I buy in to give them some sort of chance of making it through their first winter before I can do a proper repot in the spring with decent soil. I have never done root cuttings but have heard it is succcesful. Will you do an instructional on this? I presume you just cut a length and leave a tip out of the soil? I can't wait to see your instructional on air layer in May/June perhaps?? Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the comment! I will be taking some root cuttings from a big elm when its time to repot it, so will definitely do a video. I will be doing at least one air layer this year, so more to come 😀
Wow interesting soil. I was going to slip pot my brand new baby junipers with pine bark. What’s your take on that? Just wanting them to get big as possible (thanks for the pot recommendation and link btw I’ll be buying two) and maybe take the next 2 years getting them large before doing anything else. But do you have a link for the soil? Any better recommendations for the junipers? Im looking for high phosphorus also, since I want the maximum root system possible. And also what’s this Japanese bonsai called? Im in the US, im hard to hearing 😅
Would you believe me if i said that after i had got my first tree, it did not do really well and almost died. In early spring I have repotted it and basically did this slip potting without knowing anything about bonsai. It has been 2,5 months now and my tree is doing great and now I finally know why. :D I am such a lucky person!
Hi took me ages to find a video on this! I also have a garden centre chinese elm. I'm in the UK when is the best time of year to do this? Also I'm curious as to why we don't put any soil with it at this stage? I'm new to this hobbie and there is so much to learn so I'm so grateful for this video
@@grobonsai thanks man I'll check it out. I meant a more fine soil. Being new to this i have never seen anything planted in what looks like gravel to me. Is that to allow oxygen to circulate?
I miss that chojubai lol it almost followed me home many times :P sadly I also loved it’s Chinese cheap blue pot, any plans for the pot or you selling it lol 😂
Great video! I’m planning on repotting two of my garden centre bought Bonsai as the soil is poor. Am I ok to slip pot them back into their same pots and just replace the soil? I’m thinking of buying a Shohin mix from Kaizen Bonsai.
It's fine to put them back into the same pot, but the best time for working with the roots has passed (assuming you're in the UK), so changing the soil is not ideal at the moment I'm afraid. The ideal time to do root work such as changing the soil is the window between the buds swelling and the first leaves starting to open. To do it now would require some aftercare and an experienced eye. Your options are to wait, or to pop them into a slightly larger container without disturbing the roots, or take the risk and provide the aftercare they need. If they aren't showing immediate signs of stress, my advice would be to wait or pot them up until next Spring. If they are showing signs of stress, potting up until next year is definitely the best option.
Gro Bonsai Thanks for the advice. The trees seem happy and producing new leaves. However, my main issues are how unsightly the soil is and how I worry about it’s drainage qualities seeing as it’s more like compost than a gritty Bonsai soil.
You are right to call me out, it isn’t as clear cut as I made it seem. Some plants will not tolerate freezing temperatures, some will if sheltered from wind, some will be ok down to between 14-21F (-10 to -6) and all Temperate species I know of need a dormancy. But there are factors that may impact the cold tolerance of the tree - has there been recent root work, significant pruning, health issues, a very small pot, or a highly refined bonsai with lots of beautiful fine twigs - all things to consider in winter care. I’ll try find some links with further info when I get a sec.
Ulmus parvifolia has a big range in the far east. Most of them are hardy enough in a sheltered place. Note: there are also hardy U. parvifolia as street trees. We have them in our Elm Arboretum.
Hi @David Clare, here is the link: www.kaizenbonsai.com/ercole-air-pot-accelerated-growth-nursery-pot (I have to point out that I'm not in any way affiliated with kaizenbonsai.com and don't make any money from this link)
Apologies for the variable sound, folks, was having mic issues without realising!
Really interesting. I definitely slip pot the imported elms I buy in to give them some sort of chance of making it through their first winter before I can do a proper repot in the spring with decent soil. I have never done root cuttings but have heard it is succcesful. Will you do an instructional on this? I presume you just cut a length and leave a tip out of the soil? I can't wait to see your instructional on air layer in May/June perhaps?? Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the comment! I will be taking some root cuttings from a big elm when its time to repot it, so will definitely do a video. I will be doing at least one air layer this year, so more to come 😀
Wow interesting soil. I was going to slip pot my brand new baby junipers with pine bark. What’s your take on that? Just wanting them to get big as possible (thanks for the pot recommendation and link btw I’ll be buying two) and maybe take the next 2 years getting them large before doing anything else.
But do you have a link for the soil? Any better recommendations for the junipers? Im looking for high phosphorus also, since I want the maximum root system possible.
And also what’s this Japanese bonsai called? Im in the US, im hard to hearing 😅
Would you believe me if i said that after i had got my first tree, it did not do really well and almost died. In early spring I have repotted it and basically did this slip potting without knowing anything about bonsai. It has been 2,5 months now and my tree is doing great and now I finally know why. :D I am such a lucky person!
That’s amazing, glad your tree is doing better!
Hi,
Can you give us a link to the substrate please. Great video, very useful, many thanks 😊
I’m afraid it’s no longer available. I believe an alternative is available but I haven’t need to buy any yet so haven’t looked into it
Hi took me ages to find a video on this! I also have a garden centre chinese elm. I'm in the UK when is the best time of year to do this? Also I'm curious as to why we don't put any soil with it at this stage? I'm new to this hobbie and there is so much to learn so I'm so grateful for this video
Hello, you can do this any time if you do not cut any roots. I wasn’t sure what you mean about the soil, I do have another video about soil though...
ruclips.net/video/eHo-hXnnu8E/видео.html
@@grobonsai thanks man I'll check it out. I meant a more fine soil. Being new to this i have never seen anything planted in what looks like gravel to me. Is that to allow oxygen to circulate?
Actually I think your video is answering my 2nd question 😊 thanks again
No problem
I miss that chojubai lol it almost followed me home many times :P sadly I also loved it’s Chinese cheap blue pot, any plans for the pot or you selling it lol 😂
It’s on the shelf gathering dust if you want it let me know 👍
Can you link me to the soil used please
i made a big amateur mistake.. I repotted my Juniper and removed too much of its soil.. in 2 weeks it was brown = dead.. :(
I don’t think there is a bonsai enthusiast who hasn’t done similar - it’s important we learn from our mistakes but hey don’t beat yourself up 🙂
@@grobonsai :)
Great video! I’m planning on repotting two of my garden centre bought Bonsai as the soil is poor. Am I ok to slip pot them back into their same pots and just replace the soil? I’m thinking of buying a Shohin mix from Kaizen Bonsai.
It's fine to put them back into the same pot, but the best time for working with the roots has passed (assuming you're in the UK), so changing the soil is not ideal at the moment I'm afraid. The ideal time to do root work such as changing the soil is the window between the buds swelling and the first leaves starting to open. To do it now would require some aftercare and an experienced eye. Your options are to wait, or to pop them into a slightly larger container without disturbing the roots, or take the risk and provide the aftercare they need. If they aren't showing immediate signs of stress, my advice would be to wait or pot them up until next Spring. If they are showing signs of stress, potting up until next year is definitely the best option.
Gro Bonsai Thanks for the advice. The trees seem happy and producing new leaves. However, my main issues are how unsightly the soil is and how I worry about it’s drainage qualities seeing as it’s more like compost than a gritty Bonsai soil.
when you say "if it's a hardy species, leave outdoors" .. won't the plants roots freeze if in a climate and in a pot that gets below 32 degrees F?
You are right to call me out, it isn’t as clear cut as I made it seem. Some plants will not tolerate freezing temperatures, some will if sheltered from wind, some will be ok down to between 14-21F (-10 to -6) and all Temperate species I know of need a dormancy. But there are factors that may impact the cold tolerance of the tree - has there been recent root work, significant pruning, health issues, a very small pot, or a highly refined bonsai with lots of beautiful fine twigs - all things to consider in winter care. I’ll try find some links with further info when I get a sec.
@@grobonsai no prob and ty Joe
Ulmus parvifolia has a big range in the far east. Most of them are hardy enough in a sheltered place. Note: there are also hardy U. parvifolia as street trees. We have them in our Elm Arboretum.
Whete can i get the air pots from please?
Hi @David Clare, here is the link: www.kaizenbonsai.com/ercole-air-pot-accelerated-growth-nursery-pot
(I have to point out that I'm not in any way affiliated with kaizenbonsai.com and don't make any money from this link)
Same effect with kitchen colanders
A plastic colander would be awesome also for growth and roots :)
All my trees are in big nursery pots ...for maximum container growth/development, and ...I can’t afford bonsai pots 🤣
Tell me about it! Trouble is pots are as addictive as trees... 😬
For my taste it was an ugly pot anyway. ^^
I definitely agree!